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Connecticut western news., 1887-06-08
The Assignment of Wages.

A suit of much importance to employees has just been decided by the Supreme Court at Newburg, N. '. The case was suit brought by . conductor of the Erie Railway Company against money lender of Port Jervis for the cancellation of an assignment of the plain tiff's wages for April, 1886, on which it was shown that the lender had charged interest at the rate of five per cent. a month. The dc cision was in favor of the plaintiff, and or dered the cancellation of the alleged assign mens the recovery of his wages by the plain tin from the company, and the payment of costs by the defendant. The policy of tho company, recently adopted, has been to disre- gard these assignments of wages, and to pay wages to none but the men earning them.
Connecticut western news., 1887-06-08
A DETECTIVE IN THE GANG. Texas Train Robbers Exposed by a
 Man Hired for the Purpose.

John and Cheed Craft, Ike and Bill Ussery, and Charles Buckley, tn, alleged McNeil train robbers, had 8 hearing before the United States Commissioner at Austin, Tex. Buck ley, to the astonishment of the other men, through disclosed that he was in the enl- ploy of the Sheriff of Bear County and had been for some time. He had been detail ed to watch the men, aud he and they had planned to rob bank at Luling, a town on the Sunset route. This plan, however, was abandoned, and on May they planned the McNeill train robbery. A fellow named Hall was captain of the gang. He and the Crafts, tho Usserys, and others not known to Buckley committed the robbery. Buckley was not with the gang. The robbery was to occur on the 18th, but for some cause was de- layed until the 18th. Buckley, who is very bad man himself and an ex-convict, was en- ployed to get the prisoners confidence and ex- pose their oprrations.
Connecticut western news., 1887-06-08
No Funds to Fay Losses.

Council, No. la, which is a branch of the Souvenir Grand Council of the Benevolent Order of the Friends of Humanity. Under the bylaws the wife of member who dies is entitled to $2,OO0. Last October MT. Ord aier hs dead body was found oatg M n the North River. Ellen J. Ord, the widow, sued the council in the Supreme Court to recover the $2,000, and judgment by default was taken. An officer of the order says it has no funds, is doing no business, and cannot pay the judg- ment, notwithstanding the fact that the coun- cil has had thousands of members.
Connecticut western news., 1887-06-08
CATTLE MARKETS.

BuFFALo.-Cattle, good quality, $4.75 to $5.45; hogs, fair to good $500 to $5.1O; best, $5, 40 to S5.50; Sheep, s4.25 to $500; Lambs, $5.50 to $6.25. Market dull.
 WATERTowN, MAss.-Market Beef, choice, $7.OO to $7.50; extra, S6.50 to $675; 1st quail ity, s5.75 to $6.25; 2d quality, $500 to S5.25; Sd quality, $4.OO to $4.25. Swine.-Western fat, live, 57s to 61sc.; Northern dressed hogs, 61a to 6s4c. per lb Sheep and Lambs.-In lots, e2.25 to $4.O0 each; extra, $4.O0 to $500; Spring Lambs, $2.50 to $6.00; Veal Calves, 2L to 5o. per lb.
Connecticut western news., 1887-06-08
Hanged Contrary to Law.

Sterling, tramp, who was hanged on April 21, at Youngstown, O., for the murder of Miss Lizzie Grombacher, was judicially murdered. At his first trial the jury disagreed and was discharged, and in ign rance or violation of statute, the reason for the jury's discharge were not journalized by the court clerk Ster- ling was tried again, convicted, and hanged, and to the last protested his innocence in s simlarcase the plaintiff in error was discharged, the court holding that he had been twice placed in peril of his life, contrary to law and the State and United States Constitutions
Connecticut western news., 1887-06-08
Fighting the Knights,

The N. !. State Board of Mediation and Ar bitration are inqniring into the trouble be- tween the silver manufacturers and their en- Poyees in the metropolis. H. Blanchard Dominick represented the manufacturers. He testified that the combination of employers was formed to resist the demands and dicta- ton of organized labor. It had President and Secretary. MT. Dominick was asked if he discriminated against Knights of Labor
 most certainly do. Never shall Knight or Labor work in my factory" he answered.
 At another time Mir. Dominick said: "we "lsh every manufactursr in America would aid in breaking down the Knights O. Labor"
Connecticut western news., 1887-06-08
Dfscontented HalE-Breeds.

Dispatches are rather alarming with regard to the actions of the Indians and Batoche half breeds west of Winnipeg, and grave fears are entertained that there will be another up rising. Acting, doubtless, on private infor- nation, the Dominion Government has sent Deputy Minister of the Interior Burgess to the scene of the Saskatchewan rebellion to ap- pease the half-breeds who are menacing the authorities, by offering some concessions. Several cold blooded murders of settlers are reported from the plains. A lynching party is now after the half breeds who shot down a much respected settler named Hector McLeish.
Connecticut western news., 1887-06-08
RHEUMATISM AND CATARRH
 CAN BE CURED.
CANANpAIeuA, N. r., May 2s. 1880 Pdrdec Wedicine Co.

CANANpAIeuA, N. T., May 2s. 1Se0. Pardee Medicine O.,
 GENTLEMEN:-Ncarly all winter was confined to my room with inflammatory rheumatism. l commenced using Dr. Pardec's Rheumatic Remedy, but after taking it for a time the pain became moro intense, and 1 was alarmed and feared the remedy was making me worse, but continued its use and soon the pain left me, and 1 gradually improved, tho sore ness leaving my arms and shoulders and seeming to pass out at my toes. It has completely scurcd me. At the time l commenced using the remedy I had . throat difficulty and the catarrh, which l found to be better after taking it, and 1t occurred to mo to use it as gargle, which did, and to my great satisfaction I improved rapidly, and to-day am free from both rheumatism and catarrh. consider it indispensable ss . family medicine. take one teaspoonful after breakfast and find it splendid tonic. l would advise you to recommend it as a gargle for throat troubles and catarrh, for know it will cure. Ihavo seen some remarkables cures from the use of this remedy, and it is one can recommend to all.
 Tam. very truly yours,
 B. K. MCCALL
Connecticut western news., 1887-06-08
A Prize in tho Lottcry

Of life which is usually unarprec ated until it is lost, perhaps never to rcturn, is health. What pricc'e.s boon 1t is, and how we ought to cherish it, that life may not be w,rthlosa Is heir to- and which mako life burdensome, such as consunp,t n 6 rofua of tho lungsS and other scrofulous and blood disc aSss, arc on Medical Discoye cry" after all other reme- dies have failed. Dr. Iierce's treatise on con sumption mailed for 10 cents in stamps. Ad- dress Worlds pispensary Medical Asso> ia ion, 663 Main Street, Buffalo, N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1887-06-08
A Strange Horse Disease

Assistant State Veterinarian Williams, of Bloomington, H., is Investigating 8 strange horse disease in De Witt county, which is be- lieyed to have been contracted from imported Norman horses, and finds there is very grave cause for alarm unless the greatest care is taken in the matter of quarantine. Two im- ported stallions have died from the disease, ten are very sick, and some of them will die, thirty-five mares have died and many more are affected. The disease is communicated in breeding.
Connecticut western news., 1887-06-08
Er0ln RAafnn.

One of the most eminent physicians in Bos- ton gives his opinion that the ex ent of the Moxie Nerve Food plant, now 50 rapidly sub stituting imulants and recovering the ner' vous women, will probably become one of the groat trade staples of the country, because its p,ace cannot be filled. Most of the dealers So consider it now, and even the grocers deliver 1t to their customers as they do eata bles. " hen we consider it has been upon the market but fourteen months, and that 1t can now be iound in almost any part of the country, and that the company are selling at tho ate of 7,2OO,ut bottles per year, it m lst have & most marvel lous power over the people.
Connecticut western news., 1887-06-08
War on tho sparrows, Robins, &

War on tho Sparrows, Robins, &c.
 Tue text of the bil awaiting the New York Gorernor's signature is as follows: 'sThe Eng tic,ts) is not included among the birds pro tected, and it shall be misdemeanor to intentionally give food or shelter to the same. The crow, hen, hawk, owl and blackbird arc not protected. It shall be lawful to shoot rob- bins and blackbirds on Long Island from the first of November to the first day of January in each year.
Connecticut western news., 1887-06-08
SSAM NInn Arn IIaHaN

Said David of old. He wa probably prompted to make tho above remark after trying tome unreliable catarrh remedy, Had he been per mitted to live until the present day, and trief Dr. Sage's Remedy, he mig Int have had a bet. tor opInio, of markind. We c aim that no case of catarra can W thstan the magic e. fects of h ,swondcrfu medicine Ono trial of it will convince you If 1t, efficacy. By drug- gistS: flfty cents.
Connecticut western news., 1887-06-08
Russia,s Novel Railway Scheme.


 Some importance is attached at Vienna to scheme of the Russian goyernme mt according to which the entire management of western Russian railway is to be given into the hands of the military authorities. The construction and working of railways will be also gradual ly reorganized, and not only are lines to be constructed by soldiers under the supervision of officers, but even the engine drivers and conductors are to be taken from the army. The hne with which the first trial is to be made runs from Ivan Gorod to DabrovA.
Connecticut western news., 1887-06-08
A Child Bitten by a Snake.

The three-ye ear-old son of Mr. Mathew For ter, living near Columbus, O., was in the ward playing. Suddenly the mother was startled by hearing piercing scream, and, running ont, found the boy crying bitterly and his leg fast becoming swollen. 1t is supposed that he was bitten by . copperhead shake. Every known remedy was used to counteract the "gsct of the poison. but all ts nc purposA.
Connecticut western news., 1887-06-08
Progress of the Chicago Strike,

The Master Masons' Association of Chicago brlcklayers and stone masons, appealing to them as individuals to form some plan for a settlement of the present difficulty. It sets forth the platform adopted by the contractors and builders, and asks the men to form union on the same basis upheld by the em- that may arise.
Connecticut western news., 1887-06-08
Manitoba's Railway War.

snoroughly scared by the aggressive attitude of the people of the Province, the Canadian Pacific Railway has reduced freight rates from Winnipeg west forty per cent. The conces- sion, however, comes too late, as the local gov ernment has prepared plans and specifications for building road to the boundary, and ten- deys will be advertised for at once.
Connecticut western news., 1887-06-08

force, Mir. Henry H. Durkee, says: II suffered with poison oak for more than year. tried St. Jacobs Oil; after second application all the sores dried up and was cured. think 1t in valuable"
Connecticut western news., 1887-06-08
Loss than one-half the Amount
 cured him.

John c. Heron, of 48, 4th street, Koch ester, has been troubled for years with rheumatism in the shoulders and about the heart. He gave physician ten dol informed him that he had rheumatism of tho heart He was cured by Dr. Pardee's Rheumatic Remedy, and for less than one half tue money paid for tho examination.
 Ask your druggist for Dr. Pardee's Remedy, and take no other. Price, .S1 per bottle; six bottles, $6.
 Pardee Medicine O., Rochester, N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1887-06-08

Three instances have lately occurred in New caused the death of patients who were very low, but New England would not stop ringing them if the consequence was the death of 10, OOO raonla
Connecticut western news., 1887-06-08

One of the most remarkable thefts on record is reported from Whatcom, Washington Terri tory, where & thief stole an entire orchard, just planted, hiding his work for time by sticking willow twigs i'll holes where the fruit trees had been,
Connecticut western news., 1887-06-08

Mir. John Gutmon, Sherman, Ky, writes: '1 have lsed St. Jacobs Oil for len years. It al- ways cured the toothache in about ten mln- ,tes." Sold by Druggist and Dealers.
Connecticut western news., 1887-06-08

The city of Little Rock, Ark, offers every in- ducement to the manufacturer, merchant, me- chan'c and homeseeker. Population about s, 5,c0O, taxes low; good public schools, churches and society. Climate temperate all the year round. It is an cnterprising city, has railr, ads from flvo affections, about do zen contem- plated lines,, street railroads, gas, electric ligh., paid fire der artment, two daily papers. board of trade, etc. It is the capital of tho State, the geographical con're, and the chief city in every respect. Land is ehear, both lots ard suburban property being on tho market Information in regard to Little Rock or Ar kansas, will be furnished on application to the Real Estate Exchange, Hon. Thomas Essex, or The Gazette. IAtele Rock, Ark.
 Brocaded striped surahs are new for dressy summer toiettes.
Connecticut western news., 1887-06-08

It is the established right of an Arizona bar room loafer to shoot the glass from tho hand of stranger who forgcts to invite him to take somethin', and the stranger is expect ed to pay for the glass as we'll as taking all
Connecticut western news., 1887-06-08

It is said that Baltimore doctor prescribes good many love powders to anxious patients, and druggist of that city makes good thing out of compounding the prescription, which is as follows: "Pura sacchara alba, hydrant aqua. Take as directed"
Connecticut western news., 1887-06-08

A Wonderful Machine and Onsr. .
 To introduce them ws give away ,OOo Self. operating Washing Machines No labor OF Washb )ard Best in the world. If you want one. write Tho National O., 27 Dey St.. N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1887-06-08
PleurO-Pnenm nmOnia En ROnte

PIeurO-PneumOnia En Route.
 Pleuro-pneumonia has been discovered in large consignment of cattle for Chicago. which arrived at Evansville, Ind. Compentent ex- aminers have decided the question, causing much excitement. Several of the animals died there, and the.authorities are taking rapid precautions.
Connecticut western news., 1887-06-08

Delicate diseases of etther eox, however induced, speedily and permanently cured Book 10 cents in stamps. Worlds Dis pensary Medical Association, 663 Main Street Buffalo N. Y,
Connecticut western news., 1887-06-08

An old straw-stack ;nthe suburbs of Vim cennes, Ind, was fired the other day to drive out fox and the result was the capture of five lean, lank and badly -singed tramps, whose presence was entirely unsuspected.
Connecticut western news., 1887-06-08

Speckled fabrics-not dots, but the merest specks are i'll favor for summer silks and gauges,
Connecticut western news., 1887-06-08

"RoYAL GLUE" mends anything! Broken China, Glass, Wood. Free Yials at Drugs & Gro. IF . cough disturbs your sleep, take Piso's Cure for Consumption, and rest well.
Connecticut western news., 1887-06-08

The sailor styles arc repeated in many gar ments for boys and girls.
Connecticut western news., 1887-06-08
1t Is Economy

To buy Hoods Sarsaparllla, for in 1t yo get moro real value for the money than in any other medt cine. Abcttle of Hoods Sarsaparilla contains 100 Doses and lasts month, while others will average to last not over a week, and the superior curative powers of Hood's Sarsaparllls are also well known Hence for economy, purity strength and health buy Hoods Sarsaparila. "Al ask of any ono is to try one bottle of Hoods sarsaparlla and see its quick effect It takes less time and quantity to draw it's effect than any other preparation I ever heard of. would not bs with out 1t in the house "-MRs c. A. NJ. HUBBARD, North Chili, NY.
 Hoods SarsapariIIa
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 100 Doses One Dollar
Connecticut western news., 1887-06-08

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Connecticut western news., 1887-06-08

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Connecticut western news., 1887-06-08

Brocaded striped surahs are new for dressy summer toilettes
The Washington critic., 1887-10-28

look at me you will know am not
dead
81 heard knock at the bedroom
door. Was 1t Robert? No, 1t was
only the undertaken.
=" May close It now, ladics?" he
asked in professionally mournful but
very buslnesslikc tones.
Nobody but myself knew that my
heart was beating. and even / hardly
knew 1t as the undertaken spoke. A
1t throbbed loudly enough for every.
body to hear 1t, for somebody rang the
door hell and | knew as well that II was
Robert as though my sealed eyes could
have looked through brick and wood
and mortar to see him standing
outside. Softly and quietly he entered
the room; gravely and calmly he asked
my mother and my cousin to leave him
for few minutes alone with his dead.
lie closed the door after they had gone
out, and STOPPING over the coffin, gently
kissed me. Then he started, l heard
the quick, nervous movement, and l
knew that was saved.
"He hastily called my mother. and
the doctor was quickly summoned He
saw at once that life was not extinct,
though he had been Just as positive
four days earlier that was quite dead.
"My husband declares that an old
woman may say 1t now-that blushed
and smiled when he kissed me. At all
events / lived to marry him, and he
would not part with that silver coffin.
plate for ten times Its weight In gold 4"
-[San Francisco Examiner.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-28
PROTECT OUR Bread.

The machinery of the law cannot be put at work too speedily
too vigorously against the wholesale aueon of the things
eat Both the health and the pockets of the people demand
protection.
There article of food in general wicledly
terated than the lower grades of baking powder
For raising Bread biscuit other food only very best and
pest baking powder should be employed The of the orn
ary of tartar Of baking powders containing lime alum and
phosphates carries doletcous ingredients into the food the
prejudice of the life and health of the
The sale of aucratcd baking powders has been prohibited
by statute in several localities 1t will be in the interests the
public health when their sale is made mscmeanor everywhere
and the penalties of the law rgidly enforced.
The ordinary baking powder contains either lime, which,
introduced into the ystemn too free quantities. serious dis
orders of the dneys amO corrosive poison lime phospote
which condemned by physicians dcleteous in their effect
when taken under certain physical conditions The Royal the
only baking powder the market that is free from me
alum and phosphates, and absolutely pure.
The absolute purity of the Royal Baking Powder makes it
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stale Its eavcning power has been determined the highest
whenever tested by official authority and all chemists and writer's
food hygiene commend it for its sterling qualities.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-28
WASHINGTON CRITIC
"RftIgtiIsG UP."

1t isn't all 10 "bripging up,n
Let folts cay what they will;
II silver scour II pewter cup
IL will be pewter etill.
Fen Of old Solomon,
Who said: "1rain up chilj,n
III mistake not bad a son
Proved rattle.brained and wild.
A man OF mark who fain would pass
For lord Of sea and land,
May have the training OF q son,
And bring him up full grand;
May give him all the wealth Of lore,
or college and of schools;
Yet, after all, make him no more
Than just decent fool.
Another raised by penury,
Upon his bitter bread,
Whose road to knowledge Is like that
That the good to Heaven must tread;
He's got a spark OF Natures light,
He'll fan II to flame,
TIL In It's burning letters bright
The world may read his name.
II II were all 10 "bringing up,n
In counsel and restraint,
Some rascals had been honest men,
I'd been myself saint.
Oh, II isn't all In "bringing up"
Let folks say what they will;
Neglect may dim silver cup
1t Will be silver still.
i National Standard.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-28
Gcnrrn, .inehson,. ,snccch Mt Nncon.

1fntrni suchsnh's speech Mt MACON
The specch made by General Henry Jack
ION OF Macon, Georgia, on Wednesday last,
was, beyond question, the greatest mistake
Of hIs life, aud In exceedingly bad taste, at
time when all patriotic citizens, with one
accord, ere decrying revival Of sectional
itm, because 1t rekindles the fires OF hatred
that are growing in obscurity very fast OF late
years, and especially since this Admins.
tration has been in power. General jack
sons speech is to be lamented by every
patriotic citizen all over this broad land
lie says not Abraham Lincoln, but JeT
Davis, will move as the rightful President 10
the triumphal procession OF liberty. The
General Ia entirely wrong in his reoating
speech and there must be something want.
Ing to set the ex-Minister right, and the
only remedy left for him is to order q case
Of 1barp's old rye Berkeley whisky, at SIS +
street northwest. Its great tonic properties
will no doubt put the Generals liver,
which must be in fearful condition, ali
right. lie is, Judging from his speech,
feaffully dyspeptIc,
The Washington critic., 1887-10-28
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The Washington critic., 1887-10-28
Attain the Morning.

lie was leaning against the lamp-post,
and the watchful guardian Of the night
came up very respectfully.
"Fine night, Mr.. Jones'"
"Booiiful.n
"You're out rather late, amt you ,"
"No, no-about my usual time"
care you waiting for somebody"
"No, no-going home. A little tired,
that's all; little tired"
"I'll walk down with you and see you to
your door.n
"Thank you, thank you, but there's no
need. The other side OF the block will be
round this way In moment, and I'll Just
pop in when my door comes along. Thank
you. Good night" San Francisco Chron-
ipla